Memory

Memory

1. Key Concepts

   • Information processing
     • Input, encoding, storage, retrieval,output
   • Accessability
   • Availability

2. Core Theory

   • Multi store model of memory
     • Sensory store, long and short term memory, duration, capacity, attention, rehearsal,decay, displacement
     • Critisisms
       • The model is too rigid and ignores individual differences
       • The model over-simplifies the STM and the LTM
       • The model over emphasises the role of rehearsal

3. Core Study

   • Terry's experiment
     • Laboratory experiment
     • Repeated measures
     • Independent/dependent variable
     • Aim Procedure Results Conclusion
   • Critisisms
     • Experiments often lack construct validity
     • Experiments can have a problem with demand characteristics
     • Laboratory experiments lack ecological validity

4. Application of research

   • How psychological research relates to memory aids
     • Use of cues and retrieval failure Use of imagery and meaning, Mind-mapping and organisation
   • Chunking
   • Method of Loci

5. Alternative theory

   • Levels of processing
     • Shallow processing
     • Deep processing